Strategic Sourcing Manager Jobs

Strategic Sourcing Manager

3-month contract

Remote but will need to live in one of the following states: Oregon, Washington, Idaho or Utah.

Sourcing Manager will handle the process of identifying suppliers that could provide needed products or services. Sourcing is often associated with written Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotes (RFQ), Requests for Proposal (RFP), contract negotiations, requirements definition with business partners, and ensuring compliance with policies.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Project management skills with the ability to lead and prioritize activities.
• Demonstrated strong experience in leading major sourcing events involving multi-department stakeholders
• Demonstrated competency in facilitating, leading and influencing decision-making.
• Strong leadership and change management skills
• Experience in the 7-step strategic sourcing process with emphasis in the areas of category strategy development, RFx sourcing processes and contract management.
• HR related services (recruitment agencies, training)
• Ability to accomplish results through others by establishing relationships, effective controls and monitoring processes.
• 7 years indirect sourcing and contracting experience, like:
• Prior experience in desired spend categories.
• Ability to develop and analyze business cases, spend analytics, and financial models.
• IT related services (software licensing, SaaS)
• Strong Project Management skills and experience
• Prior experience in all elements of sourcing and category management for indirect services, including professional services and business process outsourcing.
• Ability to translate data into convincing information.
• Facilities management and office services (space planning, space configuration, architecture)
• Travel management services
• Proven negotiation skills and the ability to apply key sourcing principles.
• Professional Services (consultants, advisers)
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with a wide variety of stakeholders, including leadership and large groups.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field
• Excellent problem solving and risk management skills.